The 2019 NHL All-Star rosters were released yesterday, and the Tampa Bay Lightning have two representatives: Forwards Steven Stamkos and Nikita Kucherov.
Lightning captain Stamkos has been named to five All-Star games already: 2011, 2012, 2015, 2016, and 2018. Despite this, he still was surprised and honored by the selection.
Steven Stamkos was “a little surprised” to make #NHL All-Star Game, partly due to loaded Atlantic forward group + format but he’s “very, very excited” to go. “You cherish them. Because you never know when it’s going to be your last one.